| Wilhelm's hawkfish | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Cirrhitidae |
| Genus: |
Itycirrhitus J. E. Randall, 2001 |
| Species: | I. wilhelmi |
| Binomial name | |
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Itycirrhitus wilhelmi (Lavenberg & Yáñez-A., 1972) |
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Wilhelm's hawkfish, Itycirrhitus wilhelmi, is a species of hawkfish found in tropical waters at depths of 1 to 55 m (3.3 to 180.4 ft) over rocky substrates. It is only known around Pitcairn Island and Easter Island. This species grows to a length of 12 cm (4.7 in). This species is the only known member of its genus.